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drvladb··on OpenAI o3 and o4-mini
o1 is a much larger, more expensive to operate on OpenAI's end. Having a smaller "newer" (roughly equating newer to more capable) model means that you can match the performance of larger older models while reducing inference and API costs.
drvladb··on Ask HN: Should there be new RPN calculators to replace the TI-84?
The HP Prime, though pricy, supports a decent RPN mode. Definitely for a higher level of education (CAS, programs, all that fun stuff), but approved for a decent amount of US based exams.
drvladb··on Crossing the uncanny valley of conversational voice
Definitely an improvement over your normal Text-To-Speach model, and to some degree really different, but the subtle imperfections do appear and ruin the overall perception. A move in the right direction, though, I suppose.
drvladb··on Happy New Year 2025
To what's to come :)

With a new year / с (наступающим) новым годом / з новим роком

drvladb··on Startup will brick $800 emotional support robot for kids without refunds
I’d like that idea, but I feel like more would have to go into it. Things like user-accessible updates/reflashing, or someone to care enough about the software to fix it for use by everyone else. Support requirements + this are probably a better way to go.
drvladb··on IMG_0001
I believe Youtube just serves the video with a Shorts UI, nothing special besides the formatting of the page.
drvladb··on Hetzner cloud servers are now available in Ashburn USA
I think that you are referencing the Germany’s Network Enforcement Law, or NetzDG.